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The Pain We Carry: Father Wounds, Grief & Becoming Whole (ft. BJ Communicates) | Ep 478
What if the pain you’ve buried is the very thing blocking you from becoming the man God created you to be?
In this raw and emotional episode, Jerrad sits down with Dr. Brad Johnson—also known as BJ Communicates—to talk about grief, father wounds, and how trauma shapes us more than we realize. BJ shares the heartbreaking story of holding his newborn son as he took his last breath, walking through the fog of loss in his marriage, and later grieving the death of his own father before reconciliation could happen.
Together, they unpack how fatherlessness, unprocessed emotions, and generational pain keep men stuck—and why ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. They talk about how grief shows up in unexpected ways (like road rage and burnout), why most men lack true friendships, and how healing begins with honest conversations.
This episode is an invitation to stop carrying what God has called you to cast—and to believe that the best version of you is on the other side of your pain.
What You’ll Learn:
Why men are emotional—even when they say they’re not
How father wounds affect your identity
The power of grief and what it reveals
What it means to carry trauma in your body
How to connect with your wife through emotional check-ins
Why men struggle to form deep friendships
How generational patterns repeat if we don’t interrupt them
Why healing is spiritual—and why it matters for your family
What if the lie you're believing is the very thing keeping you from peace?
In this powerful and convicting episode, Jerrad sits down with bestselling author Gary Thomas to dismantle one of the most common, but rarely admitted lies Christian men believe: God owes me. Together, they talk about the quiet entitlement that sneaks into our faith, why peace feels so elusive, and how the Gospel offers something far deeper than comfort or success.
Jerrad and Gary explore how social media fuels discontent, how unspoken expectations erode intimacy with God, and why healing begins when we face our sin instead of hiding it. They share personal stories, biblical truth, and hard-won wisdom for men who want more than just behavior change, they want transformation.
This episode is a much-needed reminder: God’s not holding out on you. He’s already given you more than you deserve.
What You’ll Learn:
Why entitlement might be the root of your spiritual frustration
How believing a lie can sabotage your faith
The difference between comfort and peace
What Gary learned through suffering, silence, and surrender
Why social media subtly kills gratitude
How to be a man of peace in a world full of chaos
Why facing your sin leads to deeper joy
How the Gospel frees you—from your past, for your future
Why Men Feel Spiritually Stuck (and How To Break Free) | Kyle Idleman 468
12 May 2025
00:52:30
Why do so many men feel stuck—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally—even while doing all the “right” things? In this vulnerable conversation, Kyle Idleman talks about the inner battles men face in silence. He explains why many men hide behind performance and productivity, how healing begins with connection (not accomplishment), and what it really looks like to take every thought captive.
Kyle and Jerrad dig into thought patterns that keep men stuck, the mental load of leadership, and why confessing weakness isn’t whining—it’s spiritual obedience. If you’ve ever felt alone, overburdened, or ashamed of not “being further along,” this conversation will help you breathe again.
What You’ll Learn:
Why men around age 40 often face unexpected internal crisis
How emotional connection—not productivity—defines your health
What it looks like to take every thought captive in practical terms
The healing power of confession and friendship
How to recognize and break negative thought patterns
Morning routines, prayer habits, and spoken truth as tools for renewal
Mentioned in the Episode:
Every Thought Captive (Kyle Idleman’s new book)
Galatians 6: “Bear one another’s burdens”
The power of saying Scripture aloud to renew your mind
Healthy male friendships and confession as healing rhythms
The “+/- 3 of 40” principle: why men change between 37–43
How to be a Man Who Adds Value at Work with Jeremy Utley |378
20 Nov 2023
01:07:27
In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Jeremy Utley, author, speaker, and innovation expert from Stanford University. Jeremy is a husband, father of four girls, and a follower of Jesus. He shares how everyday men can walk into their jobs as disciples. Not just to work hard but to be salt and light in their workplace.
They talk about: • How to have creative ideas without pressure • Why your work is not separate from your calling • What to do when you feel stuck in a job that drains you • How to build a culture of honesty and creativity • Why Jesus doesn't divide sacred and secular work • How dads can create small moments of discipleship at home
Tune in to hear how God can use you to make your workplace better and your family stronger.
Donate to support Dad Tired: https://www.dadtired.com/donate
Practicing The Way of Jesus with John Mark Comer | 377
13 Nov 2023
00:56:25
Jerrad talks with author and teacher John Mark Comer about discipleship, spiritual formation, and what it takes to follow Jesus in a culture that often pulls in the opposite direction. John Mark explains why spiritual disciplines matter, how they shape a man’s heart, and why comfort and complexity keep many men stuck.
What You’ll Hear: • Why most Christians are living in the gap between belief and practice • How to become a disciple, not just a churchgoer • What apprenticeship to Jesus looks like in real life • How the Church lost sight of discipleship • What John Mark learned living in Portland and LA • Why slowing down is the starting point of spiritual growth
Tune in for a talk about what it means to follow Jesus with your whole life.
Episode Resources:
John Mark Comer’s new book Practicing the Way: https://practicingtheway.org/book
What Discipline Looks Like for Christian Fathers | 376
06 Nov 2023
00:39:58
In this episode, Jerrad tells the story of two lost phones, one rebellious toddler, and a dad learning how to discipline without shame. He unpacks how anger often takes over and why the real work of discipline starts with the heart. You’ll hear biblical truth, real stories, and practical advice for disciplining with love and consistency.
What You’ll Hear: • Why discipline is more than behavior correction • How sin always brings the death of something • What it means to parent the heart, not just the behavior • Why young kids need consistent consequences • How older kids need deeper conversations • The difference between discipline and anger
Support the ministry – https://www.dadtired.com/donate
Tech, Kids, and The Gospel with Brent During | 375
30 Oct 2023
00:28:47
Jerrad talks with Brent Dusing, founder and CEO of True Play. Brent shares why kids need more than just safe content but gospel-centered stories that shape their identity and worldview. They discuss parenting in the digital age, how predators use online games, and why the Church must meet kids where they are.
What You’ll Hear: • How much time kids actually spend on screens • Why safe content isn’t enough for Christian families • How predators are using gaming platforms • What good digital discipleship can look like • Why boys are struggling to grow into godly men • How tech can help share the gospel, not compete with it
Tune in to learn how to lead your family with wisdom in a digital world.
Support the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate
Why God Uses Weakness to Shape Strong Leaders| 374
23 Oct 2023
00:25:03
Kaleb talks about leading in weakness. He shares a moment with his daughter that reminded him how much he needs God. He draws from 2 Corinthians 12 and shows why spiritual strength starts with honesty. Kaleb helps you see how staying present and trusting God can shape the way you lead.
What You’ll Hear: • What it means to be frail but full • Why kids need to see you depend on God • How to lead from a place of weakness without shame • Why honesty builds trust more than confidence • How to ask for wisdom when you don’t have the answers • Why grace leads better than striving ever could
Tune in for a reminder that your limits don’t disqualify you; they make room for God’s power.
Support the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate
What Christian Parents Need to Know About Halloween | 373
16 Oct 2023
00:31:03
Jerrad answers a big question many Christian parents face each October ; what do we do with Halloween? He breaks down the history, looks at biblical teaching, and lays out three responses Christians can take: reject, receive, or redeem. Tune in to lead your family with wisdom through hard cultural questions.
What You’ll Hear: • What the Bible says and doesn’t say about Halloween • The difference between clear commands and conscience issues • How to use scripture to make wise decisions • Why unity matters even when families land in different places • What Christian liberty looks like in parenting • How to guide your kids without confusion or fear
Fostering Faith and Friendship in Our Families with Levi Lusko| 372
09 Oct 2023
00:30:27
Jerrad sits down with pastor and author Levi Lusko to talk about parenting, friendship, and what it means to be present in a lonely world. Levi shares about his relationship with his dad, how that shaped his own parenting, and why real friendship takes more than good intentions.
What You’ll Hear: • Why friendship is essential for spiritual and emotional health • What Levi learned from his dad about presence and integrity • How loneliness is harming families and communities • Why men often don’t talk about what they’re really feeling • What the Bible says about brotherhood and connection • How to help your kids face fear, loss, and anxiety with faith
Tune in to see why friendship is more than a feeling and a fight worth showing up for.
Episode Resources:
Levi Lusko’s children’s devotional – Marvel at the Moon
Support the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate
Bring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferences
Is God Annoying You? |371
02 Oct 2023
00:36:29
In this episode, Jerrad reflects on a recent moment at the Dad Tired retreat and how God wouldn’t stop pressing into his heart. He shares how we often want God to speak to others but not to us. This episode is a challenge to check where you’ve grown comfortable, and whether you're still all in.
You’ll hear: • Why God keeps poking at the places we’d rather ignore • How the Holy Spirit annoys us to pull us closer • What it means to follow Jesus with your whole life • Why past faith doesn’t replace present surrender • How real discipleship involves dying to self again and again • What your family sees that others might not
Bring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferences
Support the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate
How to Find Purpose in your Profession with Dr. Greg Gilbaugh| 370
25 Sep 2023
00:37:05
Greg joins Jerrad to share his story as a dentist, pastor, and father of nine. He opens up about work, calling, and what it looks like to honor God through your job. He challenges men to stop compartmentalizing their faith and work, and to start seeing Monday mornings as part of their mission.
You’ll hear: • Why work is not a curse, but a calling • How Greg found purpose in the marketplace • What it means to steward your work, not just survive it • How God shaped his life through loss, disability, and joy • Why business can be a way to love people well • What younger men need from older men and how to find it
Tune in to see how your daily work can become part of God’s plan to shape you and bless others.
Bring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferences
Support the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate
The Connection Between Your Body and Soul | 369
18 Sep 2023
00:37:28
Jerrad is joined by therapist and longtime friend Casey to talk about what our bodies reveal about our inner lives. They share real moments where anxiety, stress, and fear showed up first in the body. You’ll hear how recognizing these signals can help you lead with more self-awareness and care.
What You’ll Hear:
• How to notice physical signs of stress • Why your body responds before your words do • What a tight jaw or flushed face might be saying • How unresolved pain shows up in the body • Why being present helps you lead your home well • Simple ways to slow down and check in with yourself
Bring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferences
Support the ministry: https://www.dadtired.com/donate
The Subtle Sins We All Ignore & Building a Life of Integrity| 467
05 May 2025
00:38:56
What do you do when something isn’t technically sin—but still doesn’t feel right? In this episode, Jerrad shares a vulnerable story from his week that left him convicted, even though no clear line was crossed. He unpacks the concept of “inner, middle, and outer circle behaviors”—a tool from recovery circles—and challenges Christian men to evaluate the subtle patterns that quietly lead to sin, disconnection, or hidden shame.
If you’re a husband or father wrestling with old habits, emotional isolation, or unspoken compromise, this episode gives practical language to your inner conflict—and a gospel-centered path toward integrity and healing.
What You’ll Learn:
How to identify subtle behaviors that lead to sin
The difference between self-care and numbing
Why “middle circle” habits matter for Christian men
Practical steps for radical honesty in marriage
How to confess without spiraling into shame
Why healing starts with small, honest steps—not perfection
Mentioned in the Episode:
The “Inner, Middle, Outer Circle” tool from recovery work
Dad Tired Retreat (September – signup at dadtired.com)
Jerrad invites you to take a hard look at what’s really driving your life. Every man wrestles with something that competes for his heart. It might be control, comfort, or the need to be seen. These things don’t always look like sin, but they slowly take the place only God should hold. In this episode, Jerrad walks through how to recognize the patterns in your thoughts, actions, and habits that reveal your true loyalties. He shares how these hidden priorities show up in your parenting, marriage, and spiritual life and what it looks like to choose Christ instead.
Tune in to slow down, ask honest questions, and take the first step toward freedom.
What You’ll Hear:
• How to recognize what you’re really worshiping • Why your idols often seem like strengths • What power, comfort, and desire demand from you • How idolatry can shape your parenting and marriage • What your family feels when idols go unchecked • How to turn from false masters and return to Christ
Episode Resources:
Family Leadership Program: https://www.dadtired.com/family-leadership-program
Faithfulness In Small Things Builds Real Leadership| 367
04 Sep 2023
00:49:47
Kaleb and Jerrad reflect on a teaching from Luke 16 and what it means to be faithful in the little things. They talk about how the smallest choices ; a thought, a word, a hidden act are shaping who you're becoming. Integrity isn’t built in big moments. It's formed in quiet, daily decisions when no one else is watching.
What You’ll Hear:
• Why integrity begins in the unseen places • How faithfulness in small things leads to trust in big things • What Jesus teaches about managing what’s not your own • Why little compromises are never just little • How our daily choices are forming our character • What it means to lead with consistency and conviction
Bring a Dad Tired Conference to your church: https://www.dadtired.com/conferences
Tune in to see how small faithfulness can lead to lasting change in your life and leadership.
Fighting for Faith in a Digital World with Jay Kim | 366
28 Aug 2023
00:38:18
Jay Kim joins Jerrad to talk about how digital habits are shaping our spiritual lives, our families, and the kind of men we’re becoming. They discuss how easy access to information affects attention, prayer, and parenting. Jay shares practical steps for raising kids who know how to live offline.
What You'll Hear:
How digital distractions are shaping our brains
What a tech-free evening looks like in Jay's home
Why spiritual attention matters more than good intentions
How smartphones are changing kids and parents alike
Why screen limits are a form of love
What a Christ-centered family rhythm can look like
Tune in for an honest look at technology, formation, and the need to slow down before it's too late.
The Power of Prayer in Marriage with Aaron and Jennifer Smith| 365
21 Aug 2023
00:34:27
Aaron and Jennifer Smith join Jerrad to talk about how prayer has shaped their marriage. They open up about the real struggles they faced early on, including physical pain, unmet expectations, and emotional disconnection. The conversation dives into why small arguments often reveal deeper wounds and how couples can move toward healing. They show how spiritual and emotional intimacy are connected, and how prayer can soften hearts, rebuild trust, and deepen love.
What You'll Hear: • Why surface-level conflicts often point to deeper issues • The early struggles Aaron and Jennifer faced and how they found healing • How to fight for intimacy when your spouse is distant • The difference between transactional and sacrificial love • Why daily prayer helps couples reconnect and realign • Encouragement for husbands to lead spiritually • How their new book can guide couples through intentional prayer
Tune in to hear practical ways to grow intimacy and fight for unity in marriage through prayer.
Episode Resources 1. The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers for Our Marriage – https://marriageaftergod.com/themarriagegift
The Meaning of Present and Sacrificial Fatherhood| 364
14 Aug 2023
00:23:01
Jerrad shares a personal story that leads into a powerful teaching on what it means to live a crucified life as a dad. He shares the difference between just showing up and truly leading your family in the Spirit. This is a call to die to pride, ego, and selfish ambition, to become a dad who mirrors Christ, not just in presence but in posture.
What You'll Hear:
The Galatians 2 confrontation between Paul and Peter
What it means to be a present and crucified father
The difference between cultural goodness and spiritual surrender
Learning to take your frustration and ego to Gethsemane
How daily practices like prayer, Scripture meditation, and fasting shape crucified living
Raising children from a place of humility, not just duty
Tune in to reflect on the kind of father your kids will remember.
Episode Resources
Dwell Differently – Scripture memory tools for the whole family. Visit: https://www.dwelldifferently.com and use code DADTIRED for a discount.
The Dad Tired Retreat – Details and sign-up: https://www.dadtired.com under the “Annual Retreat” tab.
A Journey of Intentional Fatherhood with Chris Witt | 363
07 Aug 2023
00:34:51
Chris Witt joins Jerrad for a conversation on what it means to be an intentional father. As a dad of grown sons and now a grandfather, Chris reflects on the rhythms, words, and habits that helped shape his boys into godly men. He shares how simple things like a shared language of manhood left a lasting impact. He also shares why being a present dad means choosing purpose over passivity.
What You’ll Hear
How to disciple your kids even when it seems like they’re not listening
The power of yearly “manca” trips and milestone moments
Why presence and repentance matter more than perfection
How to create shared language around manhood and calling
What grandparenting teaches you about legacy and grace
The role of camp in creating spiritual breakthroughs for families
Why everything you do adds to or takes away from the message your kids will carry
Tune in to be hear how your daily efforts as a dad are planting seeds that will bear fruit for generations.
Sharing The Mental Load in Parenthood and Marriage|362
31 Jul 2023
00:53:54
Jerrad and Layla have an honest conversation about spiritual growth, emotional maturity, and what it looks like to share the mental load in marriage. Layla opens up about her journey from spiritual complacency to discipline, and how one small decision changed everything. They also dive into parenting, baptism, moving across the country, and how to lead your family with humility and purpose.
What You’ll Hear:
What it looks like to move from spiritual apathy to daily discipline
Why abiding in Christ—not behavior modification—produces lasting fruit
A real-life example of how small daily decisions impact the whole family
Understanding the invisible “mental load” and how to share it well in marriage
Why your kids may not be ready for baptism (and how to talk about it with grace)
How to know when it’s time for a new chapter in life or a new church
Why spiritual leadership starts with quiet obedience, not platform influence
Tune in to reflect on how abiding in Christ transforms your home, your marriage, and your legacy. Episode Resources:
The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)
Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes – https://amzn.to/3WZ9Utp
Chris Kins on Worry – Scroll back to the “Worry” episode on the Dad Tired Podcast
Join the Free Dad Tired Community – https://www.dadtired.com/community
How to Become a Peacemaker in Your Home and Marriage| 361
24 Jul 2023
00:28:16
Jerrad shares a powerful message on what it means to be both protector and peacemaker in a culture where those ideas often feel at odds. From an unexpected lesson while watching a duck guard its family, to deep reflection on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, this episode challenges men to take spiritual ownership of their homes. Jerrad unpacks how true peace isn’t passive—it’s courageous, intentional, and rooted in the heart of a father who fights for his family’s physical and spiritual well-being.
What You’ll Hear:
A surprising story about ducks, gators, and spiritual leadership
Why real protection involves far more than physical safety
The difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker
How passivity in marriage and parenting sabotages spiritual growth
What it means to have your head “on a swivel” in today’s culture
Why owning hidden sin is part of leading with integrity
How peacemaking reveals your identity as a son of God
Tune in to hear what strength looks like in fatherhood and how courage and peace can go hand in hand.
Episode Resources:
The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)
Join the free Dad Tired Community – https://connect.dadtired.com
Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”
Romans 12:18 – “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone
Why Kids Backslide & How to Lead Them Back to Faith| 360
17 Jul 2023
00:28:33
Many Christian parents fear their kids will one day walk away from their faith. In this episode, Jerrad explores six of the most common reasons students (and adults) backslide. Drawing from years of youth ministry and personal parenting experience, he shares clear warning signs and biblical wisdom to help you disciple your kids toward long-term faithfulness.
Tune in to learn how to spot the subtle patterns that pull families away from Jesus; and what you can do today to fight for your child’s heart and legacy.
What You’ll Hear:
The six most common reasons kids fall away from the faith
How spiritual atrophy sets in and what to do about it
Why relationships often pull teens away from Jesus
What it looks like when old sins quietly return
How to talk to your kids about unanswered prayers and hard seasons
The role of sin tampering and how it erodes spiritual conviction
What it means to finish the race and build a gospel-centered home
Episode Resources:
The Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com (Use code PODCAST for $100 off)
Register for the Dad Tired Retreat – https://www.dadtired.com/events
Romans 13 and 1 Timothy 4:8 on spiritual discipline
James 1:13–15 and 1 Corinthians 15:33 on sin and influence
When Faith is Forbidden: Stories of Persecuted Christians with Todd Nettleton | 359
10 Jul 2023
00:36:02
Jerrad talks with Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs. They share stories from Christians who follow Jesus in places where faith is dangerous. Todd tells what he has seen in countries like North Korea and Iran. These believers face jail, beatings, and even death. Still, they stay faithful. Their stories remind us what it means to truly follow Christ. What You’ll Hear:
What’s happening with persecuted Christians around the world
Why North Korea remains the most dangerous place for believers
How a drug dealer in Iran became a bold evangelist
The testimony of a Chinese woman imprisoned for hosting a Bible study
Creative ways the gospel is spreading in closed nations
Why kids need spiritual heroes rooted in eternity
What it means to treasure Scripture like your life depends on it
How persecuted believers redefine risk, obedience, and calling
How to Rebuild Your Rocky Marriage and Lead with Love|466
28 Apr 2025
00:55:22
What do you do when your marriage feels broken—but you don’t know how to fix it? In this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson share their story of nearly losing their marriage at year 10, and how God brought them through bitterness, performance, and unmet expectations into healing and intimacy.
With over four decades of marriage experience and years of leading marriage ministries, they speak candidly about wounds from the past, what happens when a wife feels unseen, and why husbands often withdraw instead of engage. You’ll also hear practical tools for renewing your mind, healing emotional wounds, and building each other up instead of tearing each other down.
What You’ll Learn:
What to do when one spouse has “lost all feelings”
How past trauma affects your marriage today
Why healing starts with individual repentance and soul work
The power of affirmation and the damage of chronic critique
How to speak life to your spouse (instead of yelling)
What it means to be an “azer kenegdo” and partner in the spiritual battle
Why most men feel unloved and unliked in their marriage—and how to change that
Links and Resources:
Vertical Marriage and How to Speak Life to Your Husband by Dave & Ann Wilson
Biblical Reference- Romans 12:2 – the daily renewing of your mind.
Pre-order link: Amazon – How to Speak Life to Your Husband
Seeing God As A Perfect Father with Louie Giglio | 358
03 Jul 2023
00:40:30
Jerrad sits down with Louie Giglio to talk about what it means to see God as a perfect Father. Louie shares stories about his own dad, his struggles with approval and control. He also looks back to the moment he realized his view of God had been shaped by wounds he didn’t even know he had. This conversation will help you rethink who God really is and how your identity as His child changes everything.
Tune in to discover how healing your view of God can transform your life as a dad, husband, and man of faith.
What You’ll Hear:
Why your view of God is the most important thing about you
How our earthly dads shape the way we see God
Louie’s story of struggle, burnout, and the pressure to prove
What it means that God is not the reflection but the perfection of your earthly dad
How to break generational patterns and become a different kind of father
The difference between living for approval and living from approval
What it looks like to parent from a place of identity and grace
Why every man needs a Father—and how to begin that relationship
Episode Resources:
Louie Giglio’s new book – Seeing God as a Perfect Father
The Worry-Free Parent: How to Lead with Confidence with Sissy Goff| 357
26 Jun 2023
00:33:24
Jerrad talks with counselor and author Sissy Goff about parenting with peace. Sissy shares why today’s parents are more anxious than ever, how that anxiety gets passed down, and what you can do to change the tone of your home. They also talk about the mental load in marriage, the pressure to parent perfectly, and the quiet strength kids find in calm, connected dads.
Tune in to learn how to recognize your own worry, take back peace, and lead your family with steady confidence.
What You’ll Hear:
Why today’s parents are more anxious than ever
How worry shows up in parenting without us noticing
The link between adult anxiety and anxious kids
The parenting behaviors that actually increase fear
What dads bring to the table that anxious homes need
How to balance correction with connection
Why your anxiety might be contagious
Practical tools to help kids build real confidence
Grief, Parenting and God's Goodness with Levi and Jennie Lusko| 356
19 Jun 2023
00:54:02
Jerrad talks with Levi and Jennie Lusko about walking through grief, parenting in pain, and choosing to trust God when everything falls apart. They share what it was like to lose their five-year-old daughter and how that tragedy shaped the way they lead, love, and live today. This is a raw conversation about suffering, faith, and the goodness of God in the middle of heartbreak.
Tune in to learn how to anchor your family in hope, even in your hardest seasons.
What You’ll Hear:
What Levi and Jennie learned from losing their daughter
How grief impacts marriage and parenting
Why you don’t have to “fix” your kids’ emotions
How to stay rooted in God’s Word when life feels dark
The role of vulnerability in healing
How to walk with others through sorrow
What it means to trust God’s character over your circumstances
The hope that remains when nothing else makes sense
How to Ditch Loneliness & Build Real Friendship with Justin Whitmel Early| 355
12 Jun 2023
00:36:43
Jerrad sits down with Justin Whitmel Earley to talk about why men often drift into isolation and how to push back against it. Justin shares the biblical and personal reasons friendship matters, and how to build deep, life-giving relationships even in a fast-paced and lonely culture. This episode is for every guy who feels alone, overwhelmed, or just unsure how to form lasting friendships.
What You’ll Hear:
Why loneliness is a spiritual issue, not just a social one
How friendship shapes your walk with Jesus
What the Bible says about being made for people
Why secrets and isolation wear you down
How to find friends who know and love the real you
Why commitment, honesty, and vulnerability matter
What it looks like to build a rhythm of friendship
How your family benefits when you choose real connection
Worry-Free Parenting: What the Ravens Teach Us About Raising Children| 355
05 Jun 2023
00:29:24
In this epiode, Jerrad reflects on how anxiety has become a norm in modern parenting—and what Jesus has to say about it. He shares honest stories about mental health, stress, and the lies we believe when we try to control everything. Through Scripture and personal loss, he walks through a better way of thinking, feeling, and leading your family. Jesus didn’t just say “stop worrying.” He invited us to consider the ravens.
Tune in to learn how renewing your mind can reshape your home.
What You’ll Hear:
Why anxiety feels normal, even in Christian homes
How tech and culture have amplified fear in families
What Jesus actually meant when He said “do not worry”
The mindset shift that leads to peace and presence
How to move from anxiety to action as a dad
The biblical pattern of mind, will, and affection
What ravens and flowers reveal about God’s care
How to lead your kids with calm instead of control
Raise Confident Kids in a Confusing World with Ed Drew | 353
29 May 2023
00:38:35
Jerrad talks with Ed Drew about how to help kids find their identity in Christ. Ed shares how the church can support families, why identity matters more than behavior, and how to respond when kids feel lost, anxious, or confused. This is a practical and gospel-rooted conversation for every parent who wants to raise secure kids in an insecure world.
What You’ll Hear:
Why your child’s identity matters more than their behavior
How the church can help raise confident, Christ-rooted kids
Ways to shift your language from correction to connection
How to respond when kids are confused about gender or worth
Why calm, honest conversations matter more than perfect answers
The danger of finding value in achievement or image
How to prepare kids for real-world questions with gospel truth
What it means to be “God’s Plan A” for your family
Episode Resources:
Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World by Ed Drew
Why You Can't Change Your Child's Heart with Paul David Tripp| 352
22 May 2023
00:26:51
Jerrad sits down with Paul David Tripp to talk about the real goal of parenting. Paul shares why behavior change isn’t enough and how heart transformation only happens through God. They talk about what gets in the way, how parents often carry pressure they were never meant to hold, and why grace is what shapes lasting change. Tune in to hear how lasting change in your home starts with trust in God, not perfect parenting.
What You’ll Hear:
Why you can’t change your child’s heart—and you’re not supposed to
The danger of parenting for behavior instead of transformation
Five questions to help your kids understand their own heart
Why grace is essential when you mess up as a parent
How your identity can get wrongly tied to your child’s performance
What it means to be God’s tool, not His replacement
Why parenting requires patience, humility, and a long view
The difference between reacting and responding with purpose
Episode Resources:
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
In this episode, Jerrad shares how a small moment in the kitchen led to two days of silence. What seemed like a simple argument uncovered old pressure, unspoken expectations, and a deep fear of not being enough. He reflects on how that pattern formed in childhood, how it still shows up today, and what it looks like to let Jesus into places marked by shame and performance.
Tune in to hear how honesty can lead to healing, even in the quiet places you try to ignore.
What You’ll Hear:
How unhealed wounds show up in everyday parenting and marriage
Why a simple moment can expose deep identity struggles
The lie every man wrestles with: “I’m not good enough”
What childhood pain has to do with present behavior
Why silence and anger often point to something deeper
How your story can shift when you let Jesus speak into it
The importance of counseling, confession, and soul health
No Rules in Spiritual Warfare with Kaleb Allen | 350
08 May 2023
00:34:40
In this episode, Jerrad and Kaleb Allen talk about spiritual warfare—specifically in the lives of children. Kaleb shares how moments of anger and insecurity in his home opened his eyes to something deeper happening in his kids’ hearts. He reflects on why discipline isn't always just about behavior, and how parents can miss the spiritual battle taking place underneath the surface. Together they talk about identity, prayer, and what it means to protect your home without fear or pressure.
Tune in to hear how spiritual covering begins with honesty, humility, and simple faithfulness.
What You’ll Hear:
Why our kids aren’t exempt from spiritual warfare
How unhealed wounds show up in childhood
Signs that your child may be under spiritual pressure
The difference between discipline and discipleship
What it means to create a spiritual covering over your home
Why simple prayers like the Lord’s Prayer still hold power
How to help your kids recognize lies and stand on truth
The role of confession and repentance in family leadership
Episode Resources:
“The Christian in Complete Armour” by William Gurnall
Starve The Sumo: How to Kill What's Trying to Kill You | 349
01 May 2023
00:24:08
In this episode, Jerrad shares the burden of watching good men fall. Not because they wanted to, but because they fed something that eventually took over. He talks about hidden addictions, quiet compromises, and the kind of decisions that seem small until they’re not. He tells the story of what it means to let sin grow, how it steals joy and freedom, and what it looks like to cut it out before it cuts you down. This is about finishing well, not through willpower, but by starving what’s trying to take you out.
Tune in to hear why your future depends on what you feed today.
What You’ll Hear:
Why moral failure doesn’t start big
How compromise grows into control
What the Bible says about desire, sin, and death
Why your habits shape the legacy your kids will remember
How to starve what’s killing you instead of trying to manage it
The difference between salvation and discipleship
What Jesus meant when He said to cut it off
Why finishing well requires sacrifice, not just intention
Why You Keep Falling Into the Same Sin (And How to Break Free) |465
21 Apr 2025
00:32:10
Why do so many christian men fall into the same sinful patterns over and over? Jerrad reveals how habitual sin is often rooted in emotional escape—in attempts to numb pain, stress, or fear. Drawing from his own experience in intensive counseling and a growing commitment to truth-telling, he helps men understand how to face uncomfortable emotions rather than flee from them.
This episode is for every man who feels stuck, ashamed, or exhausted by the cycle of sin and silence. You’ll walk away with practical tools to sit in discomfort, recognize your escape habits, and move toward healing and integrity in Christ.
What You’ll Learn:
Why escaping pain fuels habitual sin in Christian men
How to recognize subtle behaviors that lead to deeper compromise
What it means to sit in discomfort instead of numbing out
The power of presence, meditation, and prayer for spiritual growth
Why truth-telling must be the foundation of healing
How to identify your personal “escape mechanisms” (like social media, work, food, or fantasy)
Resources & Links :
Inner / Middle / Outer Circle framework for sin and coping
Jerrad’s 156-day truth-telling streak
Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the Kingdom
Upcoming “Garage Groups” and online healing spaces (in development)
Dad Tired fundraising needs & support at dadtired.com/donate
Kyle Idleman on Fear, Fatherhood and Discipleship| 348
24 Apr 2023
00:40:01
In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Kyle Idleman to talk about what it means to move from admiration to transformation. Kyle reflects on the challenge of being a father who wants to fix things but has to face the fear of not being in control. He shares stories of failure, frustration, and how real connection with Jesus shapes who we are at home. They also explore how staying connected to Christ produces lasting fruit in a world pushing performance.
Tune in to hear how surrender leads to strength and why connection matters more than control.
What You’ll Hear:
Why fear, not anger, drives many parenting responses
The pressure to fix vs. the need to trust
What it looks like to bear fruit by staying connected to Jesus
The lie of masculine independence and the power of asking for help
How honesty with friends can transform your inner world
What real spiritual leadership looks like in a home
Kyle’s reflections on John 15 and the danger of performance-driven faith
How to flip your calendar to prioritize connection over production
Dads Who Dwell: How Presence Shapes Fatherhood| 347
17 Apr 2023
00:24:21
In this episode, Jerrad reflects on what it means to be a dad who is fully present. He shares how growing up without his dad shaped the way he parents now. He also talks about how easy it is to be physically home but mentally somewhere else. Through Scripture, he traces the story of a God who shows up, and what that means for dads who want to lead with presence.
Tune in to hear what it means to dwell with your kids the way God dwells with you. What You’ll Hear:
Why presence matters more than performance
How your childhood shapes the kind of father you become
The difference between being around and being with
What the Bible says about God’s presence with His children
Why emotional and spiritual availability is part of leadership
The cost of distraction and the gift of full attention
How God’s story from Genesis to Revelation models fatherhood
Questions to ask about where your time and focus are going
Jake Bodine on Fatherhood and Prison Ministry| 346
10 Apr 2023
00:41:33
In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Jake Bodine to talk about the kind of hope that reaches beyond prison walls. Jake shares how his relationship with his father shaped his early struggles and how God used that brokenness to lead him into prison ministry. He tells stories from inside the walls—about the men he meets, the families impacted, and the surprising hunger for God in places most people overlook.
Tune in to hear how the gospel moves through the darkest places and why no one is too far gone.
What You’ll Hear:
Jake’s story of father wounds, identity, and redemption
How God Behind Bars started with one yes
Why prisons are filled with men desperate for truth
What it’s like to preach in a prison yard
How addiction and abandonment shape the lives of inmates
More Than You Bargained For: Following Jesus When It Gets Hard| 345
03 Apr 2023
00:30:14
In this episode, Jerrad shares what happened when he said yes to something that seemed simple and ended up with more than he expected. He reflects on a small coaching job that turned into a heavy load and how that experience mirrors the call to follow Jesus. Over time, what starts with excitement often turns into something harder and holier. Jerrad walks through the life of Peter and how Jesus kept asking one question, even when things got tough.
Tune in to hear why following Jesus means saying yes again especially when it's not easy.
What You’ll Hear:
The surprising cost of small commitments
Why Jesus kept asking Peter, “Are you still in?”
How tiredness can impact your faith and decisions
The link between physical exhaustion and spiritual drift
Why God doesn’t just want your belief, but your whole life
What sanctification really means in everyday life
How to protect your mind and heart when you’re worn out
The difference between being saved and being surrendered
In this episode, Jerrad shares a chapter from the Dad Tired Mixtape audiobook. He tells a story from early parenting; one night when exhaustion and insecurity hit hard. It raised a question he hadn’t fully answered: Are we praying with our kids the way we should? He discusses the barriers that keep dads from praying out loud with their children. Jerrad also reflects on how Jesus prayed: simple, honest, and from the heart. Then he connects it to what it means to lead your family in prayer today.
Tune in to hear how simple prayers can change the atmosphere in your home.
What You’ll Hear:
Why many dads feel stuck or insecure about praying with their kids
The power of short, spontaneous, and authentic prayer
What Scripture reveals about how Jesus prayed
Real stories from the Dad Tired community
Why spiritual leadership isn’t about performance
How to break through awkwardness and start praying out loud
The connection between your personal prayer life and family leadership
Practical ways to invite God into everyday moments
Host Jerrad Lopes shares a recent story of when he felt stuck as a dad and how he handled it. Listen as he helps listeners process their own feelings of inadequacy and how they can point they can still point their family toward a better father.
Your Marriage Tells A Bigger Story (with Paul & Amy Hauser)
13 Mar 2023
01:04:01
Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with award-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser and his wife Amy to hear the story of God's radical redemption of their hearts, marriage, and family.
Parenting Heart vs Parenting Behavior (with KB)
06 Mar 2023
00:28:33
Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with award winning hip hop artist KB to discuss what it looks like to parent your child's heart vs. just parenting their behavior. The pair also talk about what it looks like to succeed in your home life as much as you do your work life.
Prophecy, The End Times & Other Things Dads Should Know (with Prophecy Pros)
27 Feb 2023
00:39:16
Host Jerrad Lopes sits down with The Prophecy Pros to talk Biblical Prophecy, The End Times, and other things dads should know.
BONUS: What Is A Revival?
21 Feb 2023
00:31:51
On today's episode hosts Jerrad Lopes and Chris Hilken sit down to discuss what is happening at Asbury University, and how we respond as spiritual leaders.
Porn, Shame, and the Journey to Real Healing (with Nick Stumbo) |464
14 Apr 2025
00:53:15
In this episode, Nick Stumbo (Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries) shares his personal story of battling pornography addiction while serving as a pastor—and how it nearly cost him his marriage. Nick and Jerrad unpack the cycle of shame, hidden habits, emotional coping, and why true healing for Christian men requires more than confession.
If you've ever felt stuck in sin, numb to your marriage, or spiritually ashamed, this conversation offers a hopeful path toward recovery and freedom in Christ.
What You’ll Learn:
Why many Christian men deny the severity of their porn use
The real difference between struggle and addiction
How shame and secrecy keep men stuck
Understanding your middle circle behaviors (the warning signs)
Why confession alone doesn’t lead to freedom
How to identify your escape patterns
What wives need to know (and how to avoid trauma-based confessions)
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Getting Your House In Order (with Stockton Shultz)
20 Feb 2023
00:42:37
Join hosts Jerrad Lopes as he sits down with a fellow Dad Tired community member Stockton Shultz to discuss what it looks like to be a spiritual leader who practically gets his house in order from a financial perspective.
When Your Marriage Account Runs Low
13 Feb 2023
00:27:14
How do you continue to invest into your marriage when you're working, have young kids, and are living a busy life? Too many couples live within a marriage account that is dangerously low. Join host Jerrad Lopes as he shares what it looks like to practically invest into your marriage before it runs empty.
Becoming A Man Of Courage (with Ken Harrison)
06 Feb 2023
00:34:21
Jerrad sits down with Ken Harrison, President of Promise Keepers, to discuss what it looks like to become a man of courage in a cowardly world.